After installing a pedestrian overpass at accident prone Sherpur Chowk, the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) has initiated the work of putting in place another pedestrian overpass at Sahnewal. The move comes following reports of rising number of accidents involving pedestrians.
Besides, proposal for Ladhowal- Phillaur bypass including construction of new eight-lane bridge on Satluj River are also under consideration.
Overpass was the need of hour
“Yes, the projects are under pipeline to ease traffic chaos as Ladhowal area is emerging as a bottle neck. Further, there was a dire need to put in place an overpass to help migrant labourers and residents residing on both sides of the village and help them cross the road cross the highway without putting their life at risk,” said Virendra Singh, project director, NHAI.
